MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive to floor been jacked on damaged (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front inners scored worn all (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 damaged uneven wear old (4.1.E.1)
sills floor chassi brake pipes rusty dry req wax oil grease
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated romove or replace rusty (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure insecure check (3.5.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive to floor been jacked on damaged (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front inners scored worn all (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 damaged uneven wear old (4.1.E.1)
sills floor chassi brake pipes rusty dry req wax oil grease
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT SUP POINTS AND SPRINGS ALL REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT SUP POINTS AND SPRINGS ALL REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Coolant leak
exhaust pipe rear box and rubbers deterioraded
nearside front door handle loose
slight bind on nearside rear wheel
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust pipe rear box and rubbers deterioraded
nearside front door handle loose
slight bind on nearside rear wheel
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight bind offside front wheel
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level brake light unit out
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
high level brake light unit out
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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OE53 VRT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE53 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OE53 VRT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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